Aamir Khan’s Lagaan Turns 23: Director Ashutosh Gowariker Shouts Out to the Unsung Heroes

Ah, Bollywood! The land where dreams are woven into celluloid fantasies, and drama isn’t limited to just the screen. This is Bollywood Newshound Nisha coming at you with a slice of Tinseltown pie. Grab your popcorn, darlings, because today’s serving is a hearty tribute to a cinematic masterpiece that has aged like fine wine.

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Hold onto your saris, folks! It’s been 23 years since Ashutosh Gowariker’s epic saga Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India hit the silver screen and made us all believe a bunch of villagers could defeat the British at cricket. Yes, you read that right—23 years! 🕰️ But hey, who’s counting?

Lagaan isn’t just a film; it’s a time capsule of sheer brilliance. From Aamir Khan’s portrayal of the hero Bhuvan, to the melodious tunes by A.R. Rahman, and the flawless direction by Gowariker, this film has earned its place in Bollywood’s Hall of Fame. Oh, and did I mention it almost snagged an Oscar? Yeah, talk about setting the bar high!

23 Years of Lagaan: Ashutosh Gowariker credits writers of Aamir Khan starrer: “A big thank you”

So, what’s the latest? Well, our beloved Ashutosh Gowariker, the mastermind behind this magnum opus, decided to take a stroll down memory lane and shower some love on the very people who scripted this unforgettable tale. Taking to social media, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the writers who brought Lagaan to life. His post read:

“In this 23rd Year, once again, a big THANK YOU to you #AAMIR…and the entire Cast & Crew of #LAGAAN 🙏 A Special mention for the Writers ✍️ – Screenplay Co-writers Kumar Dave & Sanjay Dayma, Dialogue Writer Late K. P. Saxena saab, Lyricist @javedakhtarjadu saab, for their INVALUABLE contribution!”